Anatomic fat depots and cardiovascular risk: a focus on the leg fat using nationwide surveys (KNHANES 2008-2011).

Eugene HanEun Young LeeByung-Wan LeeEun Seok KangIn-Kyu LeeBong-Soo Cha

Published in: Cardiovascular diabetology (2017)

Among various body composition parameters, LF/TF ratio was superior in predicting higher CVD risk and a higher LF/TF ratio was independently associated with decreased risk of CVD and each cardiometabolic risk factor.

Keyphrases

body composition
adipose tissue
resistance training
bone mineral density
risk factors
cross sectional
fatty acid
postmenopausal women